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Vetrilai Sadam | Betel Leaves Recipe

Betel Leaf is consumed mainly in India in paan. Betel Leaves has an important place in Hindu festivals and ceremonies. Betel leaves has lot of medicinal benefits. Betel leaves are known as Vetrilai in tamil, tamalapaku in telugu and Paan in Hindi.Betel Leaf rice is one of the quick, easy and healthy South Indian variety rice. It is one of a speciality dish of Kongu cuisine. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian Betel Leaves Rice - Vetrilai Sadam.Preparation Time: 5 minsCook Time: 5 minsReady in : 10 minsYields: 2 servings

Ingredients:Table 1: To Grind

Betel Leaves

3

Cumin seeds | Seeragam

1 tsp

Black pepper | Milagu

1 tsp

Table 2:

Cooked Rice

2 Cups

Sesame Oil

2 tsp

Mustard seeds

1/4 tsp

Shallots chopped

1/4 Cup

Garlic finely chopped

1 tsp

Turmeric powder

1/4 tsp

Salt

As needed

Lemon Juice

1 tbsp

Instructions:

Wash Betel leaves. Remove the stalk and tail part. Chop into small pieces. Grind betel leaves along with cumin seeds and black pepper into smooth paste by adding enough water in blender.